Braizery

£6.30/kg

West Midlands Metals Fully Licensed and Insured

We Buy Braizery

Premium prices for clean brass turnings and swarf. Machining waste, CNC swarf, production offcuts. Birmingham's brass specialists since 1964.

MATERIAL

CLEAN BRASS

SOURCE

MACHINING

GRADE

BRAIZERY

PRICING

PREMIUM

Whats is Braizery?

Braizery is clean brass turnings and swarf from machining operations. Premium brass grade commanding highest prices.

Braizery vs Other Brass

  • Clean Braizery - Premium
  • Brass Borings - Premium
  • Light Contamination - Good
  • Yellow Brass - Standard
  • Heavy Contamination - Reduced
  • Mixed Metals - Lower

Key Characteristics

  • Clean machining turnings
  • CNC and lathe swarf
  • Ribbon-like, curly form
  • Minimal contamination
  • Cutting fluid acceptable
  • Premium brass grade
  • Highly recyclable
  • Top brass pricing

Types of Braizery We Buy

We buy all forms of clean brass turnings and machining waste from engineering workshops.

PRODUCTION WASTE

High-volume brass turnings from production runs. Consistent material from repeated operations.

  • Mass production swarf
  • Repeated operation waste
  • Large volume generation
  • Uniform material

LATHE TURNINGS

Classic long, curly brass ribbons from lathe work. Traditional braizery appearance.

  • Manual lathe turnings
  • CNC lathe ribbons
  • Spiral brass turnings
  • Long curly chips

BRASS BORINGS

Heavier, thicker brass chips from boring operations. Premium pricing for substantial turnings.

  • Boring operation chips
  • Heavy facing turnings
  • Thick brass chips
  • Substantial material

MIXED BRASS SWARF

Combination of different sized brass chips and turnings from various machining operations.

  • Fine and coarse mixed
  • Various operation waste
  • Daily accumulation
  • Multi-size chips

What Affects Braizery Prices

Understanding these factors helps you maximize the value of your brass turnings.

CLEANLINESS

Clean brass turnings with minimal steel/aluminium contamination receive premium braizery pricing. Heavy contamination reduces to standard brass rates.

CONTAMINATION LEVEL

Cutting fluid and light oil acceptable. Small steel content typical in machining environments. Heavy mixed metals or excessive contamination reduce grading.

QUANTITY

Any quantity accepted. Regular bulk supply (200kg+) may qualify for improved pricing. Ongoing high-volume supply can negotiate contract rates.

MARKET CONDITIONS

Brass prices fluctuate with London Metal Exchange copper and zinc rates. Clean braizery commands premium above standard brass.

Dry Bright Wire
£7.80/kg
Clean Copper Tube
£7.60/kg
Heavy Copper Tube 98%
£7.10/kg
Brass
£4.00/kg
Gun Metal
£4.70/kg
High Grade Cable
£3.80/kg
Household Cable
£2.50/kg
Low Grade Cable / SWA
£1.45/kg
Lead
£1.15/kg
H9 Aluminium Section
£1.30/kg
Alloy Wheels
£1.30/kg
Aluminium Cutts
£1.10/kg
Old Rolled Alum
£0.80/kg
Batteries
£0.30/kg
Stainless Steel
£0.50/kg
316 Stainless Steel
£1.20/kg

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Premium pricing for clean brass turnings. Expert grading, same-day payment, professional service. Birmingham's brass specialists since 1964.

Best Prices paid for Braziery Scrap

CONVENIENCE

No need to load up your van or waste time at a scrap yard. We come to you at a time that suits your schedule, handling everything professionally.

TOP PRICES

Same competitive rates as yard drop-offs. Our prices are updated daily based on the London Metal Exchange, ensuring fair and transparent valuations.

FULLY LICENSED

Operating in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. All necessary licenses, full insurance, and complete waste transfer documentation.

SAME DAY PAYMENT

Once registered with us, receive same-day electronic payment directly to your bank account. No waiting, no hassle, just instant cash flow.